How I improved my Sewing Skills.

If you are new to my blog, welcome here. This is the place I share my tips and ideas about sewing and business generally. My name is Aderonke Olubanjo and I am the Principal Instructor of the leading fashion college in Oyo State Nigeria – Ibadancity Fashion College. I also run a unisex and kids

4 TIPS TO GROW YOUR FASHION BUSINESS

When you start a business, the main goal is to grow it to some level you have dreamt of or according to your business plan. Now, growing this business is easier to imagine than achieved especially as a small business owner. Different situations and circumstances will give you hiccups on the path to growing the

NEW! WEEKEND & PRIVATE SEWING CLASSES

You asked! We have listened. And with a beautiful twist Private classes now available both at the college and Online. This gives you the freedom of doing your main job while you develop side skills. The class allows you choose topics you are comfortable with alongside developing the business skills. To know more, send a

The 4 types of measuring tape you need in your sewing room

As a tailor, fashion designer, seamstress or seamster, you need to consider having this measuring tools to make your projects easier to handle at any given time. I’m already certain you have an idea of what a measuring tape should be like. Also remember we have different textures and brands of these tapes. Buy the

How to stop your threads from breaking when sewing .

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Sewing with a wrong Needle

As fun as sewing is, we all know when the frustration sets in… • Thread cutting • fabric puckering And so on…… What could be the cause? At the fashion college – Ibadancity Fashion College- we had an instructor who was nicknamed “Mr Change your needle ” he would tell anyone who came to ask

STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO TAKING MEASUREMENTS FOR YOUR SEWING PROJECT

We are not all in the sewing business for money. Right? Some of us are here only to learn how to make clothes for ourselves, our family and make the necessary amendments when needed without having to go look for a tailor. If you’re in a country where getting tailor isn’t as easy as it

HOW TO START A SMALL FASHION BUSINESS

Are you thinking of a new side business to start this year? Is fashion or sewing on your list? If yes, this post has some information and guides for you. If I ask why you’re choosing sewing or fashion, your answer could be – – You’re looking for means of generating side income. Either from

STARTING YOUR CLOTHING / FASHION BUSINESS RIGHT FROM HOME

Oftentimes, I’ve found myself as a teacher being asked questions about starting up the business on a low scale. Personally, I started my business from home. And it was a great experience. I see it as an opportunity many can make good use of. It helps in giving you enough time to save up, build

I Think I Love Designing Clothes…

You think you love designing clothes? Yes YOU! Passion doesn’t really leave us no matter how hard we try to suppress it. As long as it is genuine passion, it keeps popping out staring you wide eyed every moment. Especially when some tiny streaks of frustration sets in. Buzzing you with thoughts like,- “why am